Sino Flashcards
1
Q
Negative + sino+ que + conjugated verb=
A
“But” in the sense of “but rather” or “on the
contrary. Is a form of contrast. Que is not translated.
2
Q
No +sino=
A
Only
Example:
No tengo sino diez minutos para explicar la cuestión.
I only have ten minutes to explain the issue.
3
Q
No sólo
A
Not only, but also
Example:
No sólo no me lo dijo ayer, sino también se
negó a revelármelo hoy.
Not only did he not tell it to me yesterday, but also he refused to reveal it to me today.
